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Diseases & Conditions

Health Professionals

Idaho Reportable Diseases / Procedures

In the State of Idaho, licensed physicians, physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, registered nurses, school health nurses, infection surveillance staff, public health officials, laboratory directors, and coroners are required to report all reportable diseases and conditions. To report a disease or condition to CDHD, call the Communicable Disease Control program at (208) 327-8625 or fax report to (208) 327-7100.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule recognizes the legitimate need for public health authorities and others responsible for ensuring public health and safety to have access to protected health information to carry out their public health mission. The Privacy Rule permits covered entities (licensed medical providers, nurses, hospitals, laboratories, etc.) to disclose protected health information, without authorization to public health authorities that are legally authorized to receive such reports for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability. See 45 CFR 164.512(b)(1)(i). Learn More

Health Alert Network (HAN)

The Health Alert Network (HAN) is an essential resource for communication between Central District Health Department and health care providers, schools, laboratories, pharmacies, and other medical service providers. We highly encourage our healthcare community to sign-up to receive HAN messages. HAN is used to pass on important information about outbreaks, seasonal disease advisories, educational opportunities, and more. Learn More

Meaningful Use in Public Health

If you have questions about Meaningful Use in Public Health, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has set up a web page specifically to address provider questions. Click here to learn more about Meaningful Use or to ask a specific question.

contacts

Ada County

Elmore County

Boise County

Valley County

208-327-7499

208-587-4407

208-327-7499

208-634-7194

central district health department

CDHD, Public Health District IV, is one of seven public health districts within the state of Idaho, serving the counties of Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley. The health districts were established in 1970 under Idaho Code to ensure essential public health services are made available to protect the health of all citizens of the state - no matter how large or small their county population. With a vision of Healthy People in Healthy Communities, CDHD's emphasis is on decreasing risk factors for chronic disease, improving quality of life and increasing the years of healthy life among residents.